"When costs go up — everything from the cost of equipment, fuel, vehicle registration, or disposal — our experience for members is compromised. When we see a significant increase in cost in any part of our budget, we have to either charge more for services, cut back on supplies or cut back on staffing. At the YMCA, we provide opportunities and programs for community members of every age and every income level. If our trash has to travel 200 miles for disposal, there’s no way we won’t see an increase in costs. Please support the modest expansion at Coffin Butte Landfill that Benton County’s professional planning staff recommended approving."

"Expansion means reducing emissions and keeping costs low for rural communities, small businesses, schools, and families."

"Thompson’s Sanitary supports the efforts of Benton Clean and Strong!  As the stewards of the waste stream from the City of Newport and portions of Lincoln County, Thompson’s recognizes the critical importance of having a local, responsibly operated landfill that provides an affordable destination for your waste.  After 63 years in the waste business, Thompsons knows that our customers in Lincoln County need Coffin Butte to provide a long-term solution that will keep prices reasonable, reduce illegal dumping, and keep our neighborhoods clean."

"As someone who has served on Benton County’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee and testified in support of the expansion, I can say with confidence this is the right path forward. Without it, we face higher costs, greater environmental impacts, and a loss of local control. Expanding Coffin Butte is the responsible choice for Benton County’s future. These views are my own and are not made on behalf of the Advisory Committee."

"For me, this is about keeping costs down for our hardworking families and providing good-paying jobs — and making sure Linn and Benton counties stay strong for years to come. We owe it to our citizens to make smart choices for the future and for our region. I urge my colleagues to support this expansion and do what’s best for the people we serve."

"Expanding Coffin Butte won’t solve our waste challenges forever, but it will give us valuable time to prepare for the future. Local capacity now means we can plan responsibly instead of rushing into costly, short-term fixes."

"In this industry, efficiency matters. Expanding Coffin Butte Landfill means shorter hauls, lower costs, and less time and fuel wasted on the road — all of which keeps services more affordable for the families and small businesses we serve."

"As someone who’s spent my career serving this community, I appreciate the work Republic Services does in Benton County and at Coffin Butte, and the partnership they’ve provided over decades that we all benefit from. We can’t afford to lose a resource that keeps costs stable, supports local jobs, and invests back into the community."

"I know firsthand how critical Coffin Butte is to Benton County’s infrastructure. This expansion is the most responsible path forward to protect our environment, strengthen our economy, keep services affordable, and maintain local control."

"Coffin Butte has served this community for decades, providing an essential service most of us rarely think about until it’s gone. This is a practical step to ensure we maintain local control and keep a well-managed facility operating for the next generation."